Data Privacy Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the University's Data Privacy Management Program.
• Ensure institutional compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and other applicable privacy regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for privacy-related matters within the University.
• Advise management on privacy risks, compliance requirements, and data protection best practices.
• Develop, review, and update privacy policies, procedures, guidelines, and related documentation.
• Maintain records of personal data processing activities and ensure proper documentation of data processing systems.
• Lead investigations involving data privacy concerns, complaints, breaches, and security incidents.
• Coordinate incident response activities and ensure proper documentation and reporting of personal data breaches.
• Oversee the handling of data subject requests, including requests for access, correction, rectification, objection, and deletion of personal information.
• Review and provide recommendations on data sharing agreements, outsourcing agreements, privacy notices, consent forms, and related documents.
• Prepare compliance reports, risk assessments, and executive-level updates for University leadership.
• Design and facilitate privacy awareness campaigns, training programs, and capacity-building activities for employees, faculty members, students, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Management, Political Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accountancy, or other related fields.
• Master's degree, Juris Doctor (JD), or relevant postgraduate studies are an advantage.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in data privacy, compliance, governance, audit, risk management, information security, legal affairs, regulatory compliance, or related fields.
• Relevant certifications in Data Privacy, Information Security, Compliance, Risk Management, or Governance are an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital collaboration tools.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle highly confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills.